Least Common Multiple (LCM) of 85 and 118
The least common multiple (LCM) of 85 and 118 is 10030.
What is the Least Common Multiple (LCM)?
The LCM of two integers is the smallest positive integer that is divisible by both numbers. It is often used to find common denominators and solve problems involving periodic events.
Formula for LCM
The LCM of two numbers can be calculated using their GCD:
LCM(a, b) = |a × b| ÷ GCD(a, b)
How to Calculate the LCM of 85 and 118?
First, calculate the GCD of 85 and 118 using the Euclidean algorithm. Then use the formula above to find the LCM.
Step-by-Step GCD Calculation
| Step | Calculation |
|---|---|
| 1 | 85 ÷ 118 = 0 remainder 85 |
| 2 | 118 ÷ 85 = 1 remainder 33 |
| 3 | 85 ÷ 33 = 2 remainder 19 |
| 4 | 33 ÷ 19 = 1 remainder 14 |
| 5 | 19 ÷ 14 = 1 remainder 5 |
| 6 | 14 ÷ 5 = 2 remainder 4 |
| 7 | 5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1 |
| 8 | 4 ÷ 1 = 4 remainder 0 |
Examples of LCM Calculations
| Numbers | LCM |
|---|---|
| 189 and 196 | 5292 |
| 130 and 74 | 4810 |
| 129 and 177 | 7611 |
| 66 and 61 | 4026 |
| 158 and 35 | 5530 |